Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2024-05-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
From what I can tell those DIY units have special quick connect fittings and are ready to go. They are also more expensive. The others that have regular flair fittings require a vacuum to be pulled (no big deal) but are quite a bit cheaper. Research also seems to indicate all the brands are

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2024-05-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
My insulation guys, who put two different mini-splits in for me use a brand called “Gree.” They have been using them for some time, according to the owner, and have been very pleased with them. That said, when I was researching a mini-split for the FL garage I was going to DIY and pretty much

[MBZ] Mini splits

2024-05-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Anyone got any recommendations on mini splits?  Looking to DIY. Should not be too difficult I would not think.  What the the line sets on these?  Are they universal or brand specific?  Most of the kits I see come with 12-15' line sets.  I am going to have to measure to be sure but I estimate I

Re: [MBZ] Cheap folding solar

2024-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-05-09 19:56, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 09 May 2024 14:05:36 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: 50 cents / Watt It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk price tag and x.97 pricing on

Re: [MBZ] OT - Looking for a Chainsaw?

2024-05-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
While unpacking some stuff in the AZ garage I found the Bauer drill I had. I’ve got two 3.0Ah batteries and a rapid charger, so I’m going to return the ones I bought on Monday. Guess this will end up costing me less than I originally expected. -D > On May 8, 2024, at 1:18 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Cheap folding solar

2024-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 09 May 2024 14:05:36 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > 50 cents / Watt > > It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's > available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk > price tag and x.97 pricing on discontinued merchandise) So how does one

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
True, but they were really the only thing there was as far as top end coaches in their time. The alternative was a customized Prevost or MCI, very expensive. -D > On May 9, 2024, at 3:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those Blue Bird Wanderlodge RVs will never not look like

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Those Blue Bird Wanderlodge RVs will never not look like school buses to me. On Thu, May 9, 2024, at 15:34, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > A Wanderlodge is what Chip suggested I buy when we were considering > long term RV-ing a year or so before I retired. Just so happened he was > thinking

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

2024-05-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> Mounting points all in the right place That's the trick. Are the measurements readily available? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems like that's worth a gamble for $1k if it's not a total disaster inside. "Was running when parked" but how long ago was that? I'm guessing it's been a while. On Thu, May 9, 2024, at 13:51, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > You don’t have it yet? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On May

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

2024-05-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Self-report, with any discrepancy billed on title transfer, or possibly require periodic or random odometer check at BMV when you renew your registration. My water bill used to be this way, they would only read the meter a couple of times a year and we would self-report the reading monthly.

Re: [MBZ] Tornado damaged cars

2024-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Damage measured in the hundreds Sorry your cars got whacked, that is no fun --FT On 5/9/24 4:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So just got home. Appears 4 cars damaged. That e430 is toast. I had a decent 140 diesel that I have had for about 15 years that has the roof and drivers

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
A Wanderlodge is what Chip suggested I buy when we were considering long term RV-ing a year or so before I retired. Just so happened he was thinking about selling his at the time. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2024, at 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

2024-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If FMV is clearly more than policy limits, keep the car and accept a check for the policy limit. Then prepare to give a frame shop $500-1000 to put it on the rack and stretch it back into place. The rest is just parts swapping. (this is assuming the passenger cabin is straight and the doors

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’m thinking sketchy, mainly because there are no interior photos. I can just imagine what it looks like inside. I’ve watched some videos of people doing ”schoolie” conversions (converting a school bus into an RV) and I’m convinced that if you had the resources that would be the way to go.

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

2024-05-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
That is really sad, but if it's truly rust-free, and you could get replacement sheet metal, it might actually be possible to pull the 'frame' out to its correct place and actually get it back on the road. What was its true market value before the accident? You don't need it in undamaged

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

2024-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
sad. --FT On 5/9/24 3:27 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: People have asked, so here's how she looked after the collision. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I think if I had room for such a ting I’d most definitely would at least look at it, after doing a cursory check of availability of parts. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2024, at 11:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > You don’t have it yet? > > --FT > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You don’t have it yet? --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 9, 2024, at 1:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1133536634554983/ > > AZBob > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Interesting Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2024, at 12:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1133536634554983/ > > AZBob > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Cheap folding solar

2024-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
50 cents / Watt It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk price tag and x.97 pricing on discontinued merchandise) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Anyone Want an RV?

2024-05-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1133536634554983/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

2024-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-05-09 10:42, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Mileage charge would be an equitable way to finance road maintenance. In inspection states, do it by odometer readings at inspection time. But I'm not willing to make Michigan into an inspection state just for that. The obvious

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps the tornado was closer to Okie Acres than I thought

2024-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-05-09 10:53, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I have rented a good-sized wood chipper a few times. They have safety features to mostly keep a user from killing zitselves but you need to be aware and cautious. The ones I rented can do a 4” branch. Engine driven. Loud as hell and

Re: [MBZ] 220D

2024-05-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Way too much crack, horrible aftermarket seat covers. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2024, at 11:25 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412594924968812/ > > AZBob > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] 220D

2024-05-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder if AT was an extra cost option back in 1969... Offer $5k Steam clean interior Flip on BAT for $10k. On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 12:45 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting if it's not rusted. Manual transmission, no AC, velour seat > panels. Grey

Re: [MBZ] 220D

2024-05-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Interesting if it's not rusted. Manual transmission, no AC, velour seat panels. Grey market car? Interior needs a little TLC. On Thu, May 9, 2024, at 11:24, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412594924968812/ > > AZBob > > >

[MBZ] 220D

2024-05-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412594924968812/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps the tornado was closer to Okie Acres than I thought

2024-05-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have rented a good-sized wood chipper a few times. They have safety features to mostly keep a user from killing zitselves but you need to be aware and cautious. The ones I rented can do a 4” branch. Engine driven. Loud as hell and stuff can get thrown ar, wear noise and eye protection. They

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

2024-05-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
American Collectors is very affordable and they allow you to set the replacement value. On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 12:03 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hard to say, and one of the reasons why I asked my agent about it. > Understand that everyone has an “insurance

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps the tornado was closer to Okie Acres than I thought

2024-05-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
As the movie Fargo shows, wood chippers are for more than just wood. On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 11:58 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > By the way, where I live I just burn limbs and other yard waste from time > to time as it accumulates, but have wondered about what to

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

2024-05-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Mileage charge would be an equitable way to finance road maintenance. On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 11:50 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ah yes good point I forgot about the EV tax credit. Sorta thought those > had expired, but I guess they were renewed? > > By the way,

Re: [MBZ] Hydroelectric suspension - 2007 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 600 Coupe 2D, $24, 000

2024-05-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Probably a fancy boss at the nuke plant wanting to sell to upgrade to a CyberTruck. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2024, at 6:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > DAM! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7571174792925363 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] Check engine light i don’t know problem 2006 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$2,499

2024-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
TEACHER! TEACHER! I KNOW!  CALL ON ME!!! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/468538942185862 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] oddly still runs and drives anywhere. 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $3, 500

2024-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Has check engine light. Recently the transmission started slipping between second and third, but oddly still runs and drives anywhere. WONT REPLY TO “IS THIS AVAILABLE” https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/903385604805239 -- --FT ___

[MBZ] Hydroelectric suspension - 2007 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 600 Coupe 2D, $24, 000

2024-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
DAM! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7571174792925363 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] After investing over $9, 000.00 into it to try and fix it for him, he can't afford the insurance due to the V8 engine in this car.

2024-05-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
2005 Mercedes-Benz e-class $6,750 I am so underwater I will never recoup my money even at this ridiculous ask.  The writeup is quite amusing This car was purchased for my son at an auto auction. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/777583314347050/ -- --FT